SkyCoin (SKC)
Official Reference
The official information portal for SkyCoin — the native currency of the SKYNET ecosystem. Find technical specifications, tokenomics, investor resources and ecosystem documentation.
SkyCoin (SKC) is the native cryptocurrency powering the SKYNET ecosystem — a comprehensive platform combining AI services, financial infrastructure, and digital identity tools.
SKC was created to serve as a universal medium of exchange within SKYNET: from trading on MyCryptoGate exchange to paying for AI services, search, and storage across the ecosystem.
SkyCoin (SKC) is a fixed-supply cryptocurrency designed to serve as the native currency of the SKYNET ecosystem — a suite of interconnected AI-powered digital services. Unlike speculative-only cryptocurrencies, SKC is engineered with real utility at its core: every service within the SKYNET network accepts and requires SKC, creating sustainable organic demand.
This document outlines the technical architecture, tokenomics, governance principles, and long-term vision for SKC and the SKYNET ecosystem.
The cryptocurrency space is dominated by two categories: store-of-value tokens with limited utility (Bitcoin-like), and speculative tokens with promised but undelivered utility. SKC takes a third approach — launch with live infrastructure first, then grow the token value through demonstrated utility.
- Most crypto projects promise utility but launch without working products
- Central financial systems are opaque, slow, and exclude privacy-conscious users
- KYC requirements create unnecessary barriers for legitimate users
- AI service platforms lack a native payment layer that respects user privacy
SKC launches with MyCryptoGate exchange as the primary trading and holding venue, giving the token immediate real-world utility from day one. Every subsequent SKYNET service adds another layer of demand.
SKC implements a tiered account model that balances privacy with regulatory compliance. Guest (Tier 1) wallets are fully anonymous with usage limits. Standard (Tier 2) requires email verification. Verified (Tier 3) provides full fiat access.
The total supply is permanently fixed at 22,300,000,000 SKC. No mechanism exists to mint additional tokens beyond the genesis allocation. This creates a deflationary pressure as demand grows with ecosystem expansion.
Phase 1 (current): SKC runs on a proprietary ledger backed by AWS DynamoDB with Point-In-Time Recovery. All transactions are recorded on the SKC blockchain explorer at blockchain.skycoin.online.
Phase 2 (Q3 2026): Migration to a PostgreSQL-based immutable ledger with full Merkle tree verification, public blockchain API, and cryptographic transaction signing.
Phase 3 (2027+): Cross-chain bridges, DEX liquidity pools, and integration with major centralized exchanges.
MyCryptoGate (MCG) operates as the governing entity for SKC under Costa Rica law. The Board of Directors holds reserved SKC allocations and participates in strategic decisions. All governance actions — minting, burning, account freezing — are logged in a tamper-evident audit trail.
SKC is not a promise — it is a live, functioning cryptocurrency backed by real infrastructure, a growing ecosystem, and a clear long-term vision culminating in SKYNET Genesis Day on January 1, 2030. We invite investors, developers, and users to join the ecosystem at any tier.
| # | Address | Balance | % Supply | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SKC_W_SKYCOIN_ONLINE | 21,300,000,000 | 95.52% | Reserve |
| 2 | SKC_W_7A3F9B2C1D4E | 994,992,000,000 | 4.46% | Founder |
| 3 | SKC_W_MCG_* (×3) | 3,000,000,000 | 0.013% | Board |
| 4 | 4231313363 | 1,000,000,000 | 0.004% | Member |
SKC derives value from real ecosystem utility, not speculation alone. As the SKYNET network grows — adding services, users, and transactions — demand for SKC increases while supply remains permanently fixed.
Early investors enter at the lowest possible valuation with the full roadmap ahead. The DEX listing in Q4 2026 will be the first price discovery event on open markets.
MyCryptoGate operates under Costa Rica law. Costa Rica provides a crypto-friendly regulatory environment with no capital gains tax on cryptocurrency trading, clear legal framework for digital assets, and no obligation to classify SKC as a security.
EUR and USD deposits are treated as advance payments for cryptocurrency purchases — not as bank deposits or investment products.